First United Methodist Church Greensboro, Georgia Mission Statement: Make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
706.453.7064 P. O. Box 216 // Greensboro, Georgia 30642 www.fumcgreensboro.org
Rev. Dr. Jay Hodges, Senior Pastor
[email protected] Merry Grayson, Minister of Community Life
[email protected] Listen to and download sermons and worship music on line: www.fumcgreensboro.org/worship
Christ the Lord Is Risen!
First United Methodist Church EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31, 2013
MORNING WORSHIP 9:15 A.M./11:00 A.M.
GATHERING SPECIAL MUSIC
Crown Him with Many Crowns Lindsay Lipscomb, Kim McClain, Dawn Ruppelt
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Merry Grayson
*OPPORTUNITY FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Thanks for signing the attendance register book located on your pew.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
Choir
Praise Ringers, Christian Ruppelt & Kelly Bussell, trumpet Dawn Ruppelt, organ, and Kim McClain, piano
Hear the News This Easter Morn, words and music by Joel Raney *THE CALL TO WORSHIP Sing a New Church Congregation Vs. 2 Trust the goodness of creation; trust the Spirit strong within. Dare to dream the vision promised sprung from seed of what has been. Chorus: Let us bring the gifts that differ and in splendid, varied ways, sing a new church into being, one in faith, and love, and praise! *HYMN OF PRAISE No. 302
Congregation Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH No. 882 Congregation “The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version” *GLORIA PATRI No. 71 Glory Be to the Father
Congregation
THE CHILDREN’S SERMON
Merry Grayson
THE MORNING PRAYER
Merry Grayson
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Congregation
*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION No. 322 Congregation Up from the Grave He Arose THE OFFERTORY PRAYER AND OFFERING
Merry Grayson
THE OFFERING SPECIAL Dawn Ruppelt, organ; Mark Ruppelt, trumpet Easter Hymn *DOXOLOGY No. 95 Congregation Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
THE ANTHEM
Choir Covenant of the Lamb, arr. by Joseph M. Martin
THE SCRIPTURE THE SERMON
1 Corinthians 15: 12-20 “If Christ Is Not Raised”
*THE HYMN OF INVITATION No. 307
Dr. Hodges
Congregation Christ Is Risen
*THE BENEDICTION *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION
Dr. Hodges Congregation Hallelujah! (from The Messiah) We invite you to celebrate our Risen Savior by coming to the altar and singing the Hallelujah Chorus!
*THE POSTLUDE OF PEACE
*Please stand as you are able.
Assistants in Worship 9:15 Greeters: Frank & Tanis Crocitto; Cuyler & Carroll Kline 9:15 Ushers: Mike & Linda Vogel; Bill & Louise Hess Al & Diane Bassett; Ray & Barbara Alvey 9:15 Children’s Church Leader: Joyce Doss Audio/Visual: Tom Doss & Jim Price 11:00 Greeters: Bill & Louise Hull Acolyte: Thomas Chillemi Children’s Church Leader: Tori Chillemi Audio: Lee Rhodes/Antonio Garcia Worship Attendance 03/24/13: 384 Sunday School Attendance 03/24/13: 138
Welcome Welcome to these confirmation students who joined our church at the 9:15 service last Sunday. We, as a church family, celebrate with them and their families. Emma June Dent, daughter of Michael and Laura Dent Peyton Christian Walker, son of Randy and Cinda Walker Ciara Jewel Maroschak, daughter of Marc and Kimberly Maroschak Davis Deen Klein, son of Mark and Deanna Klein McKay Harper Hyatt, daughter of Kenny and Amy Hyatt
Going Forward Altar Prayer You are invited to participate in prayer time at the altar today through April 17 for the upcoming Going Forward Capital Campaign. Altar prayer at Carey Station Rd. is from 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and altar prayer at Broad St. is from 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will be prayer stations at each altar with instructors.
The "Going Forward" Kick-Off Campaign is Sunday, April 7th with a combined service at 10:30 AM at the Carey Station Campus. Immediately following the service will be a covered dish luncheon. You will not want to miss the service and luncheon, as we have many great things and entertainment in store for that day. Please sign up for the luncheon on the enclosed form of today's bulletin or call Peggy Hall, 706-453-7064.
New Church Office Hours Beginning April 1, 2013, the church offices at Broad St. and Carey Station Rd. will have new office hours. The hours will be: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Friday
Spring Into Color April 15, 2013 // 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. // FUMC Carey Station Road Nelson Circle Fashion Show - Fashions by Chicos & Madeliene Page The Nelson Circle will begin selling tickets ($20 each) before and after Sunday services today. Thank you I would like to thank the congregation of First United Methodist Church of Greensboro for all of the love and the concern you have given me through your visits, cards, phone calls, food and most of all your prayers. I never knew how much a card really meant until now. Thank you to Kathy Cawthon and Lynn Dover for taking on my responsibilities while I was out. We also have some of the most amazing volunteers that helped even more than usual at the office while I was out. Thank you to Peggy Borchelt, Amelia Parkerson, Lynn Copeland, Gail Collier, and Bob Black. I love FUMC of Greensboro and consider each and every one of you my family. God Bless You All, Peggy Hall Living Cross Thank you for participating in worship today by placing fresh flowers or greenery on the Living Cross. Meetings Comforter’s Group: Monday, April 1, 11:00 a.m., Bridal Room, Carey Station Rd. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Monday, April 1, 3:00 p.m., Bridal Room, Carey Station Rd. Worship Committee: Thursday, April 4, 5:30 p.m., Conference Room, Carey Station Rd. Trustee Committee: Thursday, April 4, 6:30 p.m., Room 1, Family Life Center, Broad St. Children Ministry New “KID ZONE” in the Gathering Area A “KID ZONE” has been designated in the former information area of the Gathering Area at Carey Station Rd. campus. This new area will be the command center for children and families at Carey Station. This center will be an area that welcomes young families and informs them of upcoming events as well as what we have to offer for children's activities throughout the church. Please keep an eye on the KID ZONE as we hope to see many little ones gathering there on Sunday mornings to pick up their special bulletins each week. If you have any questions, please contact Traci Martin, Children's Director:
[email protected].
Youth UMYF Xtreme (Broad St.): No Youth today – Happy Easter! REVELATION UMYF (Carey Station Youth Group): NO YOUTH TONIGHT. Celebrate Easter with your families. REVELATION Krispy Kreme Donut Sale: Donut sale on Saturday, April 6 to help raise funds towards your account to help pay for your trip.
Remember in Prayer In an effort to update our prayer concerns, some persons that have been listed may have been accidently removed. If they need to be back on the prayer list, please call the church office and let us know. New Prayer Requests: Lynn Bowers Jean Frazier, Jane Kirby’s sister Elaine Hollrah Our at home members: Betty McWhorter Doris Thornton
Barbara Durshimer
Rehab/Assisted Care and Nursing Home/Hospice Care: Adora Mills-Powers Dot Moseley Harmon Proctor Gladys Morris Hamp McWhorter Billy Ashley Charlotte Keyser Francis Sturgis Continue Praying for:
Bill Whorley Blon Burgess Brent McGill & parents, Nancy McGill, Paul & Lynne McGill Carrie Shick David Smith Diane & Claude Moldenhauer Don Hilsmier Dot and Ron Wade Felicia & Jason Winkle Franzi Jones Gene Owens Harry Thurmond Helen Williford
Jean Sparks Jerome Martin Lois Rotruck Maggie Bradley Nancy Barnard Nancy Rea Reginald Busby, Jr. Robert Pike Roger Lamb Rose Combs Stan Flynt Steve Adams Sula Watkins U.S.A. U.S.A. Military Forces
Hallelujah Chorus Hallelujah (10X) For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth Hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth Hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah The kingdom of this world is become The kingdom of our Lord And of His Christ And of His Christ And He shall reign forever and ever And He shall reign forever and ever And He shall reign forever and ever King of kings forever and ever And Lord of lords Hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah
Opportunities at Greensboro F.U.M.C. Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. (Broad St.) Gathering Time: 10:45 a.m. Church nursery available for infants – 4 years nd Children’s Worship 11:15: 4 years – 2 grade - after Children’s Sermon Sunday Worship Service 9:15 a.m. (Carey Station Rd.) Gathering Time: 8:45 a.m. Church nursery available for infants through 4 years nd Children’s Worship (4 years – 2 grade) - after the Children’s Sermon Children, Youth, & Adult Sunday School Classes Broad Street: 10:00 a.m. each Sunday – Nursery provided Carey Station Rd.: 10:.30 a.m. each Sunday – Nursery provided Youth Group th th Xtreme MYF Youth group for students in 6 - 12 grades Meets every Sunday, 4:00-5:30 (Broad Street) th
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REVELATION Youth group for students in 6 - 12 grades Meets every Sunday, 4:30 – 6:30 (Carey Station Rd.) Adult Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal - September – May Each Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Hand Bell Room (Carey Station Rd.) Spirit Singers Rehearsal Each Wednesday from 5:45 -6:30 p.m., Choir Room (Carey Station Rd.) Adult Chancel Choir Rehearsal Each Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Choir Room (Carey Station Rd.) Church Family Wednesday Night Dinners rd September – May every 3 Wednesday of each month (Carey Station Rd.) Small Group Bible Studies: September – May JOY Club – (Just Older Youth) September – May: 2nd Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m. Family Life Center (Broad St.) Prayer Shawl Ministry st rd Meets every 1 & 3 Monday, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Bride’s Room (Carey Station)
Our ministers are the congregation; those who assist them are: Dr. Jay Hodges, Senior Pastor Merry Grayson, Minister of Community Life Mark & Dawn Ruppelt, Ministers of Music Traci Martin, Children’s Director Kathy Cawthon, Administrative Assistant Jo Ann Bradley, Preschool Director Lynn Dover, Facilities Coordinator/Financial Secretary Peggy Hall, Carey Station Office Assistant Kim McClain, Pianist Dawn Ruppelt, Organist Lindsay Lipscomb, Pianist
